RM1043.8-1-DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE, IT Technical Support

Description

Summary of work Please refer to the requirements and associated work packages as set out in the uploaded documents. Where the supplied staff will work No specific location (for example they can work remotely) Why the work is being done This procurement is being sought to enable delivery of a number of potential outcomes as set out in the uploaded document that can be called upon as and when required to allow for the successful delivery of the work packages. The business problem This procurement is required for the successful delivery of the Department’s IT Technology strategy and required Business-as-Usual (BAU) outcomes, where currently the specialist skills are not employed within the organisation’s substantive structure, and as such an external IT specialist resource is needed. The people who will use the product or service User type: DHSC internal s and associated ALBs Definition: DHSC internal s and associated ALBs Any pre-market engagement done DHSC has not conducted any pre-tender market engagement but it may consider this in between Stage 1 and Stage 2 of this procurement. Work done so far NA Which phase the project is in Alpha Existing team NA Address where the work will be done NA Working arrangements The supplier staff will keep DHSC hours in order to maximise knowledge transfer and integrate with team development processes: Security and vetting requirements Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) More information about the Security requirements: BPSS SC. All must have BPSS as a minimum. Preference for contractors to already hold SC clearance, however we would be willing to sponsor the SC clearance process at the suppliers expense. Latest start date 1 April 2024 Expected contract length Contract length: 2 years 0 months 0 days Optional extension: 1 years 0 months 0 days Special terms and conditions special term or condition: To be decided at Stage 2 Budget Indicative maximum: £2000000 Indicative minimum: The contract value is not specified by the buyer Further information: Two million pounds sterling Contracted out service or supply of resource? Contracted out service: the off-payroll rules do not apply Terms and acronyms Term or acronym: The Department Definition: Department of Health and Social Care